Median Income
$66,118
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$125,800
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$915
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
13.4%
272% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
44% lower than US avg
How Alta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,344
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,170/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,118
Per Capita$30,836
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,938M
Commute14 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$915
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$206,560
Health
Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,516 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.5%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Libraries8
Is Alta a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Alta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Alta is $66,118, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Alta is $125,800, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Alta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Alta has a population of 2,344 with a density of 2,170 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.4%), with 7.4% Black.
Population
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 74.4% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Spanish | 25.6% |
| 91% above US avg |
The median household income in Alta is $66,118, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,118 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,836 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,827 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 610 |
| County GDP | $1,938M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.21% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
The median home value in Alta is $125,800, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $206,560.
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,800 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $206,560 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $915 |
| 21% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.21% |
In Alta, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Alta vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,218/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
Crime Rates: Alta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Alta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6717°N, 95.3045°W |
| County FIPS | 19021 |